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Evanston Family Photographer | A Family Beach Session

As a local Evanston family photographer who serves the Chicago area and it’s Northshore, I have so many photos of my family that I treasure. Many were taken back in a day before cell phones, before computers, and back when film was a bit of a luxury. We took photos mostly on special occasions, and […]

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Evanston Newborn Photographer | Tips for a Stress-Free Session!

As an Evanston newborn photographer, I’ve seen how smooth and chaotic a newborn shoot can be! It doesn’t matter if this is your very first baby or a new addition to your growing family; planning for newborn photos can be overwhelming. It is a bit of a dance between juggling feedings, crazy sleep schedules, and getting […]

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At Home in Lake Forest | In-Home Newborn and Family Portraits

One of the things that set newborn photography apart from other types of portraiture is the abundance of emotion. Babies themselves are full of wonder, and those tiny reflexes make for funny finger curls and stretched-out toes. Capturing those early days, these first moments of family bonding are part of what makes newborn photography so […]

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Tips to Nail Your Session With a North Shore Family Photographer!

Have you thought about a family portrait session but started feeling overwhelmed and full of dread when considering what goes into it? You’re not alone. Many clients say they put off family photos because it seemed like a lot of work and stress or because they had an experience with a North Shore family photographer that just […]

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Newborn Pictures Chicago | Fresh 48, Newborn Sessions & Lifestyle Sessions

Newborn Pictures Chicago | Fresh 48, Newborn Sessions & Lifestyle Sessions; What’s the Difference? A new baby makes you a new family, no matter if this is your first baby or another addition! Just like no two babies are alike, professional photos taken after they come into the world should capture these moments in a […]

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Newborn Photography Session in Chicago, IL | Baby Leon

When Feifei contacted me for a newborn photography session in Chicago, specifically to celebrate his son’s 100th day of life, I was soooo very excited. I had never photographed this traditional Korean celebration before and I was looking forward to heading into Chicago to capture this momentous day. For those who aren’t familiar with this […]

Preparing for Maternity Photography | Chicago Maternity Photographer

A few weeks ago, I did a maternity session with Yvette. Yvette is expecting her third child, a baby boy. and had been looking for a Chicago area maternity photographer. I have to say, she is a mama warrior. She is a full-time working mom and is expecting her third child with two older toddlers. […]

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Mayslake Peabody Estate |Maternity Photography

A maternity photography session at Oak Brook’s Mayslake Peabody Estate

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